Acclaimed Songwriter Sean McConnell Steps Out on Self-Titled Rounder Records Debut, Set for July 8th

Courtesy: Rounder Records

April 5, 2016 – Nashville, TN -Press Release - Following a path trod by many of his fellow Nashville songwriters,Sean McConnell – whose songs have been recorded by music greats Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Christina Aguilera, Buddy Miller, Rascal Flatts, Marc Broussard, Plain White T’s, Wade Bowen, the Brothers Osborne, Meatloaf, Martina McBride, the Eli Young Band, David Nail and others, and featured on the smash hit television show Nashville – is set to release his eponymous Rounder Records debut album, July 8. 
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The album was recorded in McConnell’s adopted hometown of Nashville at Sound Emporium B and The Compound with producers Ian Fitchuk and Jason Lehning, who also contributed drums and keyboards, respectively. The album features McConnell on guitar, Tony Lucido on bass, Danny Rader on guitars, banjo, mandolin, and bouzouki, and background vocals by Alyssa Bonagura. The album was mixed by GRAMMY award-winning engineer, Ryan Hewitt.

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Sean McConnell demonstrates exactly why McConnell has already won such a devoted audience. Especially in places like Texas, where he has been embraced by the homegrown “Red Dirt” community of singers & songwriters. Wade Bowen says “I don’t think there’s anyone better than Sean McConnell. Talented doesn’t even come close to describing the kind of artist that he is. I’m so glad that the rest of the world is finally catching on.” He writes vivid, forthright, effortlessly catchy songs whose incisive melodic craft is matched by their resonant emotional insight. Such instantly memorable tunes as "Holy Days," "Beautiful Rose," "Bottom of the Sea" and "Best We've Ever Been" are both catchy and personally charged, conveying an unmistakable sense of personal experience while exploring universal truths.
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"This record's a bit of a step for me," McConnell asserts. "It's a real storyteller record, and it's pretty autobiographical. I'm learning how to be more honest and understated in my writing, and I wanted to match that sonically and vocally. When I look at this collection of songs, I see a lot of nostalgia, and looking back on sacred moments. I'm kind of nostalgic and reflective by nature."

McConnell travels the states performing his own style of music that he describes as “lyric driven Americana soul music.”

McConnell, a Massachusetts native, comes by music naturally: his musician parents were part of Boston’s vibrant folk music community. He began writing songs at age 12, after his family relocated to Georgia, and he never looked back. In addition to accolades for his songwriting, he has earned a well-deserved reputation as a dynamic live performer, whose shows offer his fans everything from intimate acoustic ballads to foot-stomping rock and roll.
McConnell has launched a set of tour dates with American Idol winner Kris Allen. He will tour the better part of the eastern U.S. this spring, which will also include dates in Nashville, Chicago, Washington DC, and his original hometown of Boston. A full list of dates is included below. Album release tour dates to be announced soon.
Sean McConnell is available July 8.

Track Listing: 
1.         Holy Days
2.         Ghost Town
3.         Bottom of the Sea
4.         Beautiful Rose
5.         Hey Mary
6.         Best We’ve Ever Been
7.         Queen of Saint Mary’s Choir
8.         Running Under Water
9.         One Acre of Land
10.       Babylon
       
Upcoming Tour Dates:
4/9/2016                      Cafe 939 (w/ Kris Allen)                                   Boston, MA
4/10/2016                    Tupelo Music Hall (w/ Kris Allen)                      Manchester, NH
4/12/2016                    The Lovin Cup (w/ Kris Allen)                          Rochester, NY
4/13/2015                    PGH Winery   (w/ Kris Allen)                             Pittsburgh, PA
4/14/2016                    The Ark (w/ Kris Allen)                                     Ann Arbor, MI
4/15/2016                    Seven Steps Up (w/ Kris Allen)                        Spring Lake, MI
4/29/2016                    City Winery (w/ Kris Allen)                                Nashville, TN
5/13/2016                    Cowboys Dancehall                                         San Antonio, TX
5/14/2016                    Taste of Addison                                              Addison, TX
5/31/2016                    Old Rock House (w/ Kris Allen)                        St. Louis, MO
6/1/2016                      CSPS (w/ Kris Allen)                                        Cedar Rapids, IA
6/2/2016                      Cedar Cultural Center (w/ Kris Allen)               Minneapolis, MN
6/3/2016                      Shank Hall (w/ Kris Allen)                                 Milwaukee, WI
6/4/2016                      City Winery (w/ Kris Allen)                                Chicago, IL
6/7/2016                      World Cafe Live (w/ Kris Allen)                         Philadelphia, PA
6/8/2016                      The Hamilton (w/ Kris Allen)                             Washington, D.C.
6/10/2016                    Cat's Cradle (w/ Kris Allen)                               Carborro, NC
6/11/2016                    Neighborhood Theater (w/ Kris Allen)               Charlotte, NC
6/24/2016                    Lonestar Park at Grand Prairie                         Grand Prairie, TX

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